Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

Purple or dark red rashes, especially those that don’t blanch when you press on them, can indicate bleeding under the skin from serious conditions like meningitis, blood clotting disorders, or ...

The rash commonly associated with meningitis is caused by sepsis – parents of babies and toddlers are advised to not wait for it to appear, as it can be a late sign or may not appear at all ...

Meningitis W, one of the seven types of meningococcal bacteria that can lead to the disease, currently represents approximately seven percent of all UK cases. Follow Bristol Live: Facebook X (Twitter) ...

As the illness progresses, more severe symptoms can include muscle and joint pain, chest or abdominal pain, a dark purple rash, and rapid breathing.

"If you or anyone at home becomes unwell with any symptoms of meningitis within two weeks of returning from Saudi Arabia, contact your GP or NHS 111, mentioning your recent travel history, or dial ...

As the illness advances, more intense symptoms such as muscle and joint pain, chest or abdominal pain, a dark purple rash, and rapid breathing may develop.

One of the most distinctive signs of bacterial meningitis is a rash that doesn’t fade under pressure. This rash consists of small, red or purple spots that can appear anywhere on the body.

The parents of a 20-year-old woman who died of meningitis after being turned away from hospital have warned families not to rely on a traditional DIY test for the condition.

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"In severe cases, it may cause seizures, coma or a purple rash." Infants may show different signs such as poor feeding, irritability, bulging of the soft spot on their head or lethargy.

"In severe cases, it may cause seizures, coma or a purple rash." Infants may show different signs such as poor feeding, irritability, bulging of the soft spot on their head or lethargy.